In Many Large Retail Stores,price Markdowns Are Now Determined by Computer.The

question 43

Multiple Choice

In many large retail stores,price markdowns are now determined by computer.The "middle managers" who used to make these decisions personally became __________ unemployed.

• A) frictionally
• B) structurally
• C) naturally
• D) cyclically

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Definitions:

First Stage Cost Objects

In activity-based costing, initial categories where costs are collected before being assigned to final cost objects based on their use of activities.

Cost Objects

Items or activities for which costs are measured and assigned, such as products, services, projects, or departments.

Departmental Overhead Rate Method

A cost accounting technique that allocates overhead expenses to specific departments based on varying rates, often used to more accurately reflect the costs incurred by each department.